Linux Security Lead
Point72
New York · Posted March 9, 2026
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About the job
A Career with Point72’s Technology Team
As Point72 reimagines the future of investing, our Technology team is constantly evolving our firm’s IT infrastructure and engineering capabilities, positioning us at the forefront of a rapidly evolving technology landscape. We’re a team of experts who experiment and work to discover new ways to harness open-source solutions, modern cloud architectures, and sophisticated Artificial Intelligence (AI) solutions, while embracing enterprise agile methodologies. Our commitment to building and innovating in the AI space provides the framework intended to drive smarter decision making and enhance how we build and operate our platforms and applications.
As a member of Point72’s Technology team, we encourage and support your professional development from day one—helping you advance your technical skills, contribute innovative ideas, and satisfy your own intellectual curiosity—all while delivering real business impact for our multi-billion-dollar global business
What you’ll do
Continue advancements in the firm’s Linux security strategy by creating resilient controls across enterprise infrastructure
Lead adversary-informed assessments of Linux systems to stay ahead of emerging risks to critical business platforms
Design hardened Linux build standards that reduce attack surface while supporting reliable, high-performance technology operations
Develop automated checks and remediation workflows that continuously validate configuration, access, and patching practices at scale
Partner with security operations and infrastructure teams to investigate Linux-focused threats and strengthen detection and response playbooks
Analyze privilege paths, authentication flows, and service configurations to identify opportunities for containment and least-privilege enforcement
Advise engineering teams on secure deployment patterns for Linux workloads across data center and cloud-based environments
Create practical security guidance, threat models, and technical documentation that help teams make informed infrastructure decisions
Stay ahead of evolving threats to Linux environments by translating threat intelligence into proactive hardening priorities
What’s required
Five or more years of hands-on experience securing and engineering enterprise Linux environments in complex production settings
Strong offensive security or red-team background, including hands-on exploitation, attack-path analysis, and adversary simulation against Linux systems
Deep knowledge of Linux hardening, privilege management, authentication, access controls, logging, and secure configuration practices
Experience performing vulnerability validation, penetration testing, threat modeling, and remediation planning for Linux infrastructure
Proficiency with scripting or automation to assess configurations, enforce baselines, and support repeatable security operations
Ability to analyze system logs, process behavior, network activity, and endpoint telemetry during security investigations
Understanding of container, virtualization, and cloud-based Linux security considerations in enterprise environments
Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to influence infrastructure, security, and engineering stakeholders
Ability to work from our New York or Stamford, Connecticut, office in accordance with role expectations
Commitment to the highest ethical standards
We take care of our people
We invest in our people, their careers, their health, and their well-being. When you work here, we provide:
Fully-paid health care benefits
Generous parental and family leave policies
Mental and physical wellness programs
Volunteer opportunities
Non-profit matching gift program
Support for employee-led affinity groups representing women, minorities and the LGBT+ community
Tuition assistance
A 401(k) savings program with an employer match and more
About Point72
Point72 Asset Management is a global firm led by Steven Cohen that invests in multiple asset classes and strategies worldwide. Resting on more than a quarter-century of investing experience, we seek to be the industry’s premier asset manager through delivering superior risk-adjusted returns, adhering to the highest ethical standards, and offering the greatest opportunities to the industry’s brightest talent. We’re inventing the future of finance by revolutionizing how we develop our people and how we use data to shape our thinking. For more information, visit www.Point72.com/working-here
The annual base salary range for this role is $200,000-$300,000 (USD) , which does not include discretionary bonus compensation or our comprehensive benefits package. Actual compensation offered to the successful candidate may vary from posted hiring range based upon geographic location, work experience, education, and/or skill level, among other things.